Food manufacturers and catering services source this ingredient for instant flavor enhancement in ready‑to‑eat meals, snack formulations, and bakery fillings. It is also employed by institutional kitchens to quickly melt or blend into sauces without the need for further processing.
HSN code 04062000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Grated or powdered cheese of any variety, produced by finely shredding or drying solid cheese into a dry, particulate form. The product is typically free from added preservatives and retains the original milk‑fat content of the source cheese.
Because the cheese is in a low‑moisture state, it can be shipped in sealed, moisture‑barrier bags placed inside standard 20‑ft containers; however, a certificate of origin and a phytosanitary declaration are routinely required for customs clearance, and the product is freely exportable from India without a licence.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0406)
- 0406provided that they have the three following characteristics : (a) a milkfat content, by weight of the dry matter, of 5 % or more; (b) a dry matter content, by weight, of at least 70 % but not exceeding 85 %; and (c) they are moulded or capable of being mouldedFree
- 040610cheese, including whey cheese, and curdFree
- 04061010Mozzarella cheese 08/Free
- 04061090Other 08/Free
- 04063000Processed cheese, not grated - Free or powderedFree
- 04064000Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins - Free produced by Penicillium roquefortiFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 04062000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 04062000 designates any type of grated or powdered cheese that is sold without restrictions on its classification.
HSN 04062000 falls under Chapter 04 and Heading 0406 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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